Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Wood betony (Stachys officinalis) has a long history of use in European herbal medicine, primarily for conditions related to the nervous system, headache, and digestive complaints. In traditional herbalism, especially in British and continental European traditions, wood betony was regarded as a general tonic and valued for its supposed ability to support the body’s overall health. Its use for urinary tract or bladder infections has some basis in these traditions, though it is not among the most commonly cited herbs for this purpose (such as uva ursi or cranberry). Historical herbal texts sometimes mention wood betony as a "cleansing" herb and as a mild diuretic, which could theoretically support urinary tract health by encouraging urination and thereby helping to flush out bacteria. However, these traditional uses are not specifically targeted to bladder infections, and there is little direct historical emphasis on this application.

From a scientific perspective, there is currently no robust evidence to support the use of wood betony for treating bladder infections. Few, if any, clinical studies have evaluated its efficacy for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Its traditional use is thus the primary justification, and the strength of evidence is weak (rated 1 out of 5), mainly reflecting anecdotal and historical mentions rather than well-documented efficacy or modern research support.

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